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By RUDY COGGINS Assistant Editor

A former University of Mount Olive student-athlete was sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving the Jeep in a wreck that killed four of her fellow student-athletes in March. Tiffany Victoria Lee of Gambrills, Maryland, was convicted on four TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS counts of misdemeanor death by motor This is Southern Wayne High School’s new gym. Daniels & Daniels and several subcontractors built the $5.9 million facility vehicle and one count that will house the Saints’ volleyball, basketball and wrestling teams. of driving after consuming alcohol under the age of 21. She was 19 at the time of the 10-year dream comes true March 13 wreck. Troopers say a trac- By RUDY COGGINS Board of Education Chairman tor trailer was traveling Assistant Editor Chris West ushered dignitaries westbound on N.C. Highway 55 around and Saints alumni into the $5.9 12:48 a.m. that Friday when a black DUDLEY - A 10-year dream is million facility with a ribbon Jeep, driven by Lee and carrying six no longer fantasy, but reality. cutting last week. more UMO students failed to yield to Southern Wayne’s new gym is “Today, the gym at Southern the oncoming truck. ready for competition. Wayne High School represents The two collided as Lee’s Jeep was County Commissioner Ed the willingness of many people merging onto the highway from Indian Cromartie and Wayne County See Dream, Page 2A See Wreck, Page 2A TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS “It takes the community to get involved to put something Wayne County Commissioner Ed Cromartie, left, and like this together, and it doesn’t happen overnight... Now, Wayne County Board of Education Chair Chris West cut we have one of the best facilities in the county.” Rehab efforts on the ribbon to officially open the new Southern Wayne Competition Gym. Leora “Sam” Jones, SW alum and former Olympian empty homes garner interest

Town welcomes By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN Staff Writer

County officials and others have holiday season expressed interest in rehabilitating dilapidated and abandoned houses in town, and putting them back on the market for either rent or sale. with parade Town Manager Jammie Royall said there are 80 empty homes in Mount By RUDY COGGINS distancing and wearing Olive, not all are dilapidated structures. Assistant Editor masks. When I talked He said there are 38 houses he consid- to the police officers, we ers dilapidated and regarded as a public The spirit of the sea- didn’t have any hitches or nuisance. son officially arrived in glitches. The town’s board of commission- Mount Olive on a cool, “Everything went off well ers recently considered declaring sun-splashed Saturday and I hope people enjoyed 10 structures a public nuisance and morning. the Christmas cheer mes- recommending they be demolished. The Residents lined both sage they received today.” action was delayed when the board opt- sides of Center Street for Cecil Columbus served as ed to give the property owners 30 days the town’s annual Christ- Grand Marshal. to make improvements. mas parade that featured The 95-year-old resident “This issue was really a little misun- approximately 60 entries, of Mount Olive attends TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS derstood from the beginning,” Royall including a special appear- First Baptist Church and Robert Parker, who lives near Raleigh, dressed up as Santa Claus said. ance by Santa Claus. sings in the choir. He is also for the annual Mount Olive Christmas parade Saturday morning. Demolition of a structure is expen- And under the watchful a member of the Mount sive. eyes of their parents, chil- Olive Lions Club and spent County officials have not discussed dren dashed into the streets time with the town’s rescue the assistance they plan to provide, and picked up candy treats squad for many years. Royall added. Residents and businesses thrown by parade partici- “I saw Cecil at lunch and have expressed interest in buying the pants. he said ‘this was the best TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS properties to refurbish them. “I thought the parade day of my life. I loved it. It “I don’t know if they want to help Cecil Columbus served as Grand went great,” said Julie was fantastic,’” Beck said. us demolish some of them or help us Marshall for the Mount Olive Christ- Beck, president of the “He just relished it and bring them back up to code and put on mas parade. Mount Olive Area Chamber that’s what it’s all about, the market again,” said Royall. “I am of Commerce. “I thought recognizing people for what thrilled that the media brought this is- people were responsible in sue out to the public. It actually worked their actions as far as social See Parade, Page 2A better than I thought it would.”

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OBITUARIES ing communities had PARADE canceled their holiday Continued from Page One celebrations. She had about 40 entries at the time, but Richard ‘Rick’ Ginn Jr. Frances Louise Brogden they’ve done and celebrat- knew she needed more. ing that.” Within the last week, her Richard Carl Ginn Jr., of La Grange, departed his MOUNT OLIVE — Frances Louise Kornegay Brog- The North Duplin High phone rang off of the hook earthly life during the den, 73, died at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after a School marching band daily. early morning hours of battle with cancer. warmed up the crowd with The callers gave her reas- Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 A private graveside service will be held at a later spirited, toe-tapping holi- surance that they wanted a while in the hospital at date. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is handling ar- day music. parade. Johnson Healthcare in rangements. Wayne County Shriners “We knew this was a Clayton. He is the son of delighted everyone with tricky situation with the Linda Batts Norris and their mini-rig routine. virus,” Beck said. “I think the late Richard Carl Ginn Sabeian Mathis Christmas tunes wafted that we, the chamber, Sr. He was also preceded from speakers atop fire en- and the town took a lot of in death by a brother, ROSE HILL — Sabeian Raekwon Verdell Mathis, gines as they worked their precautions to make sure Michael Allen Ginn. 20, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 in Wallace. way downtown. everyone was safe. It was Left to cherish his mem- A private funeral service was held at 10 a.m. “I think our fire depart- really up to individuals to ory are his mother, Linda Saturday, Dec. 5, at Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel ments really enjoy show- decide whether or not they Batts Norris of Clinton; girlfriend, Debbie Carlyle of with the Rev. Terrell Powell officiating. Interment casing their fire trucks,” wanted to come participate Clayton; sister, Elizabeth Dianne “Cindy” Meyer and followed at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fire Tower Road, Beck said. “Most of our fire or watch. husband Lloyd Cliffton of Warsaw; daughter, Erica Rose Hill. departments are volun- “I thought the crowd was Ginn of Mount Olive; and nephew, Michael Allen Rose Hill Funeral Home assisted the family. teers, so this is their oppor- a gracious size for every- Meyer of Warsaw. tunity to shine a little bit. thing that is going on now.” Rick, the name by which Mr. Ginn was known, was We always welcome the fire Beck thanked everyone the owner and operator of a trucking company, that John E. Roberts Jr. departments from around who worked behind the he loved, in the Mount Olive area for most of his life. the county to come. scenes to help the parade During more recent years, he operated a company DUDLEY — John Edward “Johnny” Roberts Jr., “We embrace them for step off at Carver Elemen- which did lawn maintenance services. During young- 73, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. who they are and what they tary School. She applauded er years, he enjoyed building race cars for drag strip Private services were held in Maplewood Ceme- do for our communities.” the town’s support and said racing. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and getting tery in Mount Olive with Tyndall Funeral Home in Just two weeks ago, Beck those who attended the pa- dressed to go out dancing. The Christmas season charge. appeared uncertain about rade undoubtedly provided always gave him much pleasure in observing the deco- the parade. an economic impact to the rations he so much adored. Officials from surround- town. The family greeted friends at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Santos Alvarez Gutierrez Dec. 3, 2020 at Devotional Gardens Mausoleum in Warsaw followed before the 2 p.m. funeral service. It is ALBERTSON — Mrs. Santos Alvarez Gutierrez, requested that, rather than floral arrangements, con- 50, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Funding on hold for tributions be considered to Shriners Healthcare for The funeral and burial was held Saturday, Dec. 5, Children: 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612. at Iglesia Bautista Sinai Church Cemetery, Mount Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the Olive. Tyndall Funeral Home handled the service. new fire department Ginn family. By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN million. Staff Writer “We have slowed down Five others from Sparta, Ohio. under 21. All but one what we have been doing WRECK were airlifted with Swetland and Patrich of those charges were Funding assistance for to find funding sources,” Continued from Page One serious injuries later perished from the dismissed in the Wayne construction of a new he said. “But they are still to Vidant Medical injuries they sustained County Superior Court Mount Olive Fire Depart- as strong as ever and right Springs Road, according Center in Greenville. in the crash. case — in exchange for ment remains strong, but after the first of the year to the initial State High- Those injured were Lee, The investigating the misdemeanor death has been put on hold due we will get aggressively at way Patrol report. Both a sophomore biology trooper noted that a charges. to the holidays. it again. Right now, we are vehicles came to rest off major; freshman ex- failure to yield the right- Lee paid court costs Town Manager Jammie kind of laid back because of the roadway. ercise science major of-way and alcohol were of $213, but was not Royall said he thinks the of the holidays, but right Five passengers in Alex Eubanks of Bowie, contributing factors in immediately taken into town can receive a federal after the first of the year the backseat of the Jeep Maryland; freshman the wreck. custody to begin her 30- matching grant for the we will get back in high were not wearing seat- exercise science major Lee was initially day jail term. project. The town would gear and more active with belts at the time of the Chaney Partrich of charged with four counts Lee, Mergl, Wray and have to provide 45% of the it.” wreck and were ejected Chapin, South Carolina; of voluntary manslaugh- Patrich all played on the money needed toward the The town purchased a from the vehicle, ac- sophomore healthcare ter, two counts of felony UMO women’s lacrosse $5 million facility. 5-acre tract of land near cording to the Highway management major Am- assault with serious in- team that was undefeat- Royall said the town’s Carver Elementary to build Patrol. Two died at the ber McCarthy of Have- jury, and one count each ed and ranked nationally match is approximately $2 the new fire department. scene: Madison Mergl of lock; and former base- of driving an overloaded at the time. 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Daniels was awarded the I players in both men’s Kevin Smith, princi- BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORS: DREAM contract on the 45,000 and women’s action. pal at Southern Wayne, Accu-Check • One Touch • Others Continued from Page One square-foot building. The Banners that recognize expects the multi-million local company, along those alumni hang in the dollar building to have LANCE DEVICES, LANCETS who worked together, and with subcontractors, old gym. an overwhelming impact represents two boards worked for nearly 12 West also mentioned and said the community & SUPPLIES and a commitment of the months to complete the Warren Cuddington, deserves it. Soft Touch • Batteries • Glucoset county to invest in the fu- project. who guided the women’s Not only will it pro- Log Books • Auto Lancet ture of Southern Wayne A state-of-the-art teams during the school’s vide extra classroom Sharps Containers County,” Cromartie said. facility, the gym has four early days. He also space, Smith said the Cromartie recognized locker rooms, four offices praised the late Randy student-athletes’ psyche, INJECTION AIDS/ the behind-the-scenes for coaches, a dressing Tilley, who coached the pride and self-confidence work of three commis- area for officials, laun- program’s lone state 4A will change dramatically VISUALLY IMPAIRED sioners who recently dry room, training room championship in the mid- when opposing teams Autoject • Insul-eze • Inject-ease died — A. Joe Gurley III, and modern concession 1980s. walk through the doors. BD • Mangniguide • Medijector E. Ray Mayo and John stand. “It’s about time, but it “We play in a confer- Voice Synthesizers Bell. He also cited the The beechwood court is beautiful,” said alum- ence that has a lot of diligent efforts of David is just one of two in the nus Leora “Sam” Jones, schools that are new and INSULIN REACTION PRODUCTS and Barbara Kornegay, state. who played basketball for have multi-million [dol- Lynn Williams, former “This is a great day for Cathy Andruzzi at East lar] gyms, and things like Glucagon • BD Glucose Tablets Mount Olive Mayor Joe Southern Wayne High Carolina University and that,” Smith said. “It’s Glutose • Liquid • Monojet Scott and former Tribune School, a great day for is a three-time Olympian. disheartening for those publisher Barry Merrill. Wayne County Public “It takes the commu- teams to come in and be FOOT CARE PRODUCTS The Wayne County Schools,” West said. “It’s nity to get involved to shocked at the condition Shoes, Socks, Stockings Board of Commissioners great to be a part of a put something like this of the facilities that you allotted $3.2 million in board and an organi- together, and it doesn’t have. It has an impact DIABETIC VITAMINS bond funds and ear- zation that we can see happen overnight. Like on the psyche of the kids marked another $518,000 something like this come they said, it took them a that are here playing in in left-over money to fruition. In 2020, this is minute to get it and we the facility.” DIABETIC CENTER from construction of a bright spot for every- got it. Now, we have one The Saints’ next home WP Grantham Middle School. body.” of the best facilities in volleyball match is Dec. Farrior & Sons made Marshall Hamilton the county.” 22 against South Cen- WAYNE PHARMACY & the initial bid on the pioneered the basketball The new gym will tral. Their home opener project. program at Southern house the boys’ and girls’ in basketball is Jan. 8 HOME HEALTH CARE SUPPLY Their proposal fell Wayne, which has pro- basketball, volleyball and against county rival 2302 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro through and Daniels & duced numerous Division wrestling teams. Charles B. Aycock. 919-735-4034 • www.waynerespiratory.com Convicted felon jailed on gun charge Join Us in Honoring By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN found a weapon during a rou- Staff Writer tine search of the vehicle. Our Veterans Authorities have arrested The 35-year- To be included in this year’s a convicted felon on firearm old Gray is edition be sure to email your violations. charged with photo, rank, branch of service and the years of service to: On Nov. 28, officers with possession of [email protected] the Wayne County Sheriff’s a firearm by a Office’s Aggressive Criminal convicted felon Enforcement Team (ACE) and carrying Gray stopped Alphonso Gray, 937 a concealed Call 919.658.9456 or email [email protected] to reserve your space. Dollard Town Road, on a traffic weapon. Publication Date: November 2021 violation. Deputies say they His bond was set at $10,000. 3A CHURCH

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PSALMJOSHUA 100:4-5 1:9 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Remembering the ones we’ve lost Greetings and happy Carolyn Newkirk of Rose Hill UNC Hospital in Goldsboro. ont, daughter, Jerrica, hus- Davis Sutton of Smithfield. holidays from the Wesley and the nephew of Evangelist Deacon James Jones was a band, sisters and brother; Dec. 7: Gwen Terry of Smith Chapel Michelle Newkirk Powell. longtime member of Holly Keisha Monk; Craig Faison; Maryland; Bernice Robinson Community and Visitation was held be- Hill Church of Christ in La Shonda Chavious of Clinton. of Warsaw; Ann Vick Smith; from Elder Kenneth tween 4 and 5 p.m. Friday, Grange where his pastor Dec. 2: Betty Vick of Dud- Ella Rogers. and Mother Vesta Dec. 4 at Rose Hill Funer- was Elder Keith Robinson. ley, from your family; Baylor Dec. 10: Annie Draughon. Freeman and the al Home, 472 Wells Town Please keep the children and Harris, who turned 17, from Dec. 11: Keisha Cousar of St. Luke Church Road, Rose Hill. A private grandchildren along with your mother and sisters; Greensboro; and lady Doris family. I pray and ceremony was held at 10 the family in your prayers. Dec. 3: Tremento Boykin Smith, from your husband, hope everyone had WESLEY a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Our hearts were also sad- Crawford of Winston Salem, Bishop Alton Smith, and the a safe Thanksgiving NEWS Rose Hill Funeral Home dened to learn of the death from your parents, Deacon St. Mark Church family of with your mask on, Glenda with Elder Terrell Powell of Vicky Bynum Wallace, Monte and Betty Boykin, Golsboro./ staying 6 feet apart, Ward officiating. Sabeian was 56, who died on Wednesday, along with your brothers and On Dec. 5, we would have washing your a member of Last Day Dec. 2, at Rex Hospital in sister. celebrated the birthday of hands and not out Outreach Ministry where Raleigh. J.B. Rhodes Fu- Dec. 4: Gaynell McKinnie Linwood Darden, who is in crowds if you didn’t have he served as a drummer. neral Home in Goldsboro is Hall, from your husband, gone but never forgotten. to be. His pastor and grandmother handling the arrangements. your pastor and his evange- May God bless each of you to It is with heavy hearts that was Elder Carolyn Newkirk The burial will be at the list wife, Elder Ernest and have many more happy years our prayers and condolences and his grandfather was Bynum Family Cemetery in Sadie Watson and the St. and to everyone born in are with the family of Sabe- Elder John Newkirk. Please Dudley. For more informa- James Church family; Glo- December that I don’t know, ian Raekwon Vernell Mathis, keep the family in your tion, contact her aunt Judy ria Kornegay Martin; Rev. “Happy birthday.” who died Sunday morning, prayers. Dianne West at 919-736-8438. Charles Howard; A.J. Connor Happy Anniversary Nov. 29, in Wallace. Sabeian Our prayers and sympa- Happy Birthday of Warsaw; Rachel Martin, was 20-years old and is the thy are also with Deacon from your husband, Walter Nov. 30: Faison’s Reginald son of Trudy Newkirk, the James Jones, who died on Nov. 30: Christine Helen Martin, and the family. and Yvonne Williams, who grandson of Elder John and Sunday, Nov. 29, at Wayne Usher, from your son, Lam- Dec. 6: my cousin, Joanne celebrated 42 years together.

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“A newspaper’s first duty is A shuffling of memories to the public which it serves. That is the only justification Board games used to be my thing, I can play a pretty good hand in We were all nearly in tears most for the existence of especially Monopoly. either UNO, Skip Bo or Phase 10 of the night. any such periodical.” My cousins and I played it most the days. All three require strategy Once we finished Phase 10, we Hoover Adams, Founder of the time we gathered for either and a little bit of luck — especially moved on to Skip Bo. the holidays or family Phase 10. Once an opponent fig- And after that, we broke out the reunions. ures out the colors and “runs” UNO cards. I always chose the shoe. you’re attempting to make, they I honestly don’t remember how Many times, I passed can make life miserable. long we played, how many decks we Will you take the “Go” and collected $200. If you’ve ever played Phase shuffled and how many discards we And as fate would have 10, you know what I’m saying. threw down in disgust. vaccine? it, I’d land in jail on occa- During a game at my cousins’ The fact we spent time together sion. Thank the Lord for RUDY house, I was stuck on one phase was most important. RALEIGH — Despite the current spike in the “get out of jail free” COGGINS for about four or five hands. Now that the holidays are here COVID-19 infections and deaths, there is good card! Finally, I got dealt a good set and we’re still under the “stay-at- news on the not-so-distant horizon. Three Every once in a while, we’d battle and managed to move on to the next home” orders, break out a board effective vaccines are in the in either Connect Four, Battleship phase. game or deck of cards with your pipeline. Some North Carolin- or Operation. The only card games I didn’t win on this night. family. ians — those battling corona- we played back then were Go Fish, Well, come to think of it, I did in a Before you know it, you’ve made virus on the frontlines as well Old Maid and Concentration. different way. memories to last a lifetime. as those put at greatest risk by Despite our competitive nature The four of us — my cousin infection — will be vaccinated in and desire to beat each other, we Linda, her future daughter-in-law Rudy Coggins is assistant editor of the coming weeks. managed to keep our tempers. Hannah and her step-son Lane — the Mount Olive Tribune. Email When vaccines become more My range of card games has cut up all night and laughed at the him at rcoggins@mountolivetri- JOHN bune.com. widely available, will you be increased. silliest things. HOOD among those who get the shots? A large share of the general public won’t say yes, at least not yet. According to a late-November survey by Me and my duck the Pew Research Center, 29% of Americans said they would “definitely” get vaccinated if the vaccine were immediately available. Everyone most likely but it got me in trouble. It what happened to my rolled smoothly on the Another 31% said they “probably” would. remembers in detail their took me a lot of years to duck. hallway concrete floor. That’s a majority, yes. But with 39% saying favorite Christmas toy realize the duck was just I learned the very mo- Teachers scampered they would definitely or probably reject it, during their growing up being a duck, and I was ment that I got that duck and peeked with hesita- there are grounds to wonder whether enough years. coming up short on what I that he talked. It was duck tion out of their class- people will get vaccinated to establish the herd Mine was a duck was supposed to talk and I didn’t under- room to see what was immunity required to get us past the pandemic on wheels. The be doing. stand that “quack, quack” happening. stage. wings flapped and it The principal mumble jumble. The principal’s office These are countrywide findings, admittedly. quacked when it was snatched me up Still, me and duck bond- was at the end of the hall- But North Carolinians appear to be, if any- pulled by a rope or by an ear, gave ed right away. way, and she stood in the thing, even more skeptical than the average strong cord. me a few days of I decided to take it to doorway. Her hands were American. In an October study by Elon Uni- It was a loud, standing in the school with me and share firmly planted on her hips versity’s survey team, only 37% of registered continuous “quack, WILLIAM corner with the with everyone. It never and the expression on her voters in our state said they would accept quack” as long as it HOLLOMAN dunce hat on reached that stage. face was between a scowl a COVID-19 vaccine, with 36% saying they was moving — and and notified my I hid duck behind a and total disgust. wouldn’t accept it and the rest unsure. rather annoying to any mama of my misdeed. trash can in the hallway. Apparently, she didn’t I think it is possible these poll respondents adults around. It sure was tough grow- After mid-morning recess understand duck talk and aren’t being entirely honest — or, to put it an- It was even more irritat- ing up. and milk break, I asked probably had no care to. other way, that they aren’t accurately predict- ing to the teachers at my It was bad enough to be excused to go to the I never saw duck again, ing how they will feel when the opportunity first-grade elementary getting skinned knees, bathroom. and I never learned the for vaccination actually arrives. school, particularly the running around snaggle- The six-foot cord duck language. Some Democratic-leaning North Carolin- principal. toothed and getting a around the duck’s neck Little did I know that it ians, who are suspicious of the Trump admin- It quickly became bloody nose everyone was unraveled and the was only the beginning istration’s Operation Warp Speed project to obvious to me that the once in a while. duck and I took off down of a lifetime of listening speed the approval and distribution of vac- duck was not wanted, not Yet, even worse was the hall in a flash. to duck talk, actually the cines, may be more willing to get their shots liked and not going to be running up and down the Duck was screaming in language of real quack, when a different president is in the White tolerated at school. hallway at school with a duck “quack, quack” talk quacks. House. And some Republicans who tended to But me and duck had a screaming duck and an and I was providing the They are everywhere. downplay their risk of contracting COVID-19 great time running up and irate principal. pedal power. during election season may alter their percep- down the hallway, even if It quickly got my atten- The “quack, quack” William Holloman is a tions of the risk for the same reason, because it happened only once. tion. sound was overpowering writer for the Mount Olive the political climate has changed. I loved my yellow duck, I have always wondered as those wood wheels Tribune. Moreover, as December turns into January, and winter into spring, those worried that vaccine development was unsafely rushed during 2020 may get more comfortable with the final Your winter gardening chores product. Millions will already be vaccinated by then, likely with few or no side-effects. That Winter weather is here and activi- and removing dead plant debris is will be reassuring. ty in the garden has slowed down. to reduce the amount of diseases Still, if we want some semblance of normal- For gardening enthusiasts, their and insects that will overwinter and cy to return to our economy, our communities, green thumbs might be itching to reappear (often in greater numbers) our households, and our personal freedoms, be outside doing something in the next year. For many disease and we cannot afford merely to assume that vacci- garden during this time of year. insect problems that we don’t have nation rates will be high. To the extent some of Winter is a great time to do several much control over, simply picking our fellow citizens maintain a deep suspicion garden activities that can pay off in up dead leaves, stems, branches, of medical providers and drug manufactur- the spring. Below are a few winter and left over fruits and vegetables ers, or continue to see the vaccination issue garden activities: is something we can do to fight a through partisan lenses, our leaders need a Mulching pest problem. Diseases and insects well-planned, sustained campaign to respond will frequently overwinter in plant to their concerns. Winter is one of the best remains until warmer weather That’s why three former presidents — Bill times to add a new layer of and new, young plants allow Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama mulch to your landscape. them to become active again. — have volunteered to get their shots in front Why? It is so much easier One important tip when CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/JESSICA of television cameras. this time of year because cleaning up is to be sure to re- STRICKLAND I believe neither that we should use force you have less weeds and move the debris from the area. Spend the cold winter months look- to get everyone their shots nor that such a plant growth to battle JESSICA Leaving the plant debris on ing through seed catalogs like these recourse will be necessary. While the vacci- or work around when STRICKLAND site or close by will still allow and planning next season gardens. nation rate must be high, it need not be 100%. mulching. Mulching in pests to remain. Some individuals have real health conditions the winter will also allow Another benefit to having or adverse immune-system responses that for your landscape to battle weeds a winter cleanup in the garden is Start planning merit consideration. come spring time and will reduce to remove remaining weeds. Weeds There are many winter days it But for most objections, I think persuasion the amount of weeding you have to are adapted to survive, making it will be too cold to be outside in the will be a proper and effective response. Let’s do next growing season. Not only an on-going battle when it comes to garden. It is not too early to start begin. does mulching help control spring gardening. making garden plans for next year. weeds, but it also provides many A single weed plant can pro- Take time to think about or look John Hood (@JohnHoodNC) is chairman of the benefits during the winter. duce thousands of seeds. Instead through garden journals or notes to John Locke Foundation and appears on “NC Mulch can provide a layer of of getting more relaxed in weed determine what worked and didn’t SPIN,” broadcast statewide Fridays at 7:30 p.m. insulation that will protect shal- control during the cooler seasons, work in your garden this past year. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on UNC-TV. low root systems. It helps prevent it is important to remove weeds left Start jotting down ideas and root injury that can be caused by behind so they do not produce seeds notes for what you would like to do potential freezing and thawing which can remain in the ground for or add to the garden and landscape of soil during the winter. Avoid extended times until conditions are this year. You can also start to applying too thick of a layer of more favorable for germination. browse through seed catalogs and mulch which could attract mice and Removing weeds will prevent the garden magazines to see what is voles. A mulch layer of 2 to 4 inches weeds from “going to seed” (reaching new for next year and pick out new is recommended. Also, avoid piling seed production stage) and having a plants to try. mulch up against tree trunks which bank of seeds in the ground ready to Take advantage of these winter can encourage decay. 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Clean the soil off of shovels, Jessica Strickland is an agriculture EMILY WEAVER, Managing Editor so many plants and weeds have died hoes, rakes and other gardening extension agent, specializing in hor- RUDY COGGINS, Assistant Editor back during the cold temperatures. tools to prevent the spread of possi- ticulture for North Carolina Cooper- ative Extension in Wayne County. The major benefit of cleaning up ble soil-borne diseases. www.mountolivetribune.com | Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | The Mount Olive Tribune, Mount Olive, N.C. | PAGE 1B

MOUNT OLIVE SportsMOUNT OLIVE, N.C. | yourM home newspaperO since 1904Tribune DAYMODATEYR | 75 cenTs NCHSAA eliminates subdivision for football playoffs By RUDY COGGINS (ADM) enrollment numbers. such as 3A, is. Those teams always back to later in August. It provides Assistant Editor “I was shocked that subdividing was compare themselves and wonder who more time to acclimate to the heat and eliminated, had no idea that was even would beat who. better preparation for the season.” Football subdivision playoffs are being considered,” said North Duplin “Going back to the ‘old school way’ McClary predicts some scheduling gone. head football coach Hugh Martin. “It allows the best four teams in the state issues. The N.C. High School Athletic Asso- negatively impacts small 1A schools to win.” The Saints currently compete in the ciation unanimously voted to drop the like us. We could potentially be Que Tucker, NCHSAA commission- Eastern Carolina 3A-4A Conference, postseason format beginning in 2021. matched up in the playoffs with schools er, said 64 teams will qualify for the which has seven teams. Southern Administrators at smaller schools in over twice the number of students we postseason in each classification. The Wayne will lose a non-conference game each classification, particularly 1A, are have. change creates a sixth round to the that could cause loss of gate revenue. disheartened by the news. “I hope something can be done to playoffs. “It’s a decision that we have to live Original subdivision was created allow 1A to have some type of subdi- The association approved the re- with and we’ll make the best of what- two decades ago to give 1A programs viding.” duction of an 11-game regular season ever hand we’re dealt,” McClary said. an equitable opportunity to compete Southern Wayne head football coach to 10, including an endowment game. From 1980 to 1984, the state adopted in the playoffs. The association eventu- Ronnie McClary supported the associ- Tucker didn’t indicate if a bye week a Division I and Division II format for ally subdivided the state’s other three ation’s decision. would be added. the playoffs. Teams competed for state classifications. “I think that doing away with subdi- “I thought the 11-game regular sea- titles in Division I, but play in Division Schools were placed in either the visions makes the sport more compet- son was too many,” Martin said. “I like II ended in the regional round. Those large (AA) or small (A) bracket depend- itive,” he said. “You get a real sense of the traditional 10-game regular season. teams were dubbed east and west ing on their average daily membership that classification’s ‘true’ champion, I’m glad the starting date is pushed “state champs.”

TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS The Spring Creek volleyball team gathers to say the Lord’s Prayer before last week’s home match against James Kenan. Weekly Prep Review

Southern Wayne three-set road triumph The Gators posted Teammates Mason TRIBUNE PHOTO/RUDY COGGINS picked up two road wins that came on the heels of season highs for kills Blust (29:21.2) and Mi- North Duplin junior Noel Rangel runs in a recent meet. in volleyball, while North a three-set conquest of (19), digs (42) and points chael Marcin (34:56) took He placed first among the boys during a Carolina 1A Duplin and Spring Creek Kinston. scored in a match (55). fifth and sixth, respec- cross country meet ran at Cliffs of the Neuse State each fell in conference “This was the best we Yaili Espinosa had tively. Park. play. have played all season,” three kills, four assists, On the girls’ side, the North Duplin’s Noel said SW head coach four aces and seven digs. Rebels’ Maria Rojas Rangel collected an indi- Jamie Williams. “They Taylor Smith provided wound up second in vidual victory in Caroli- finally started working seven digs and seven 31:30.8. Teammate Judith na 1A cross country meet together, playing with kills. Emily Williams Rangel, a freshman, at Cliffs of the Neuse heart and had fun.” supplied seven assists placed fifth in 37:30. State Park. Parker had 17 assists and six digs. “I thought we did against Kinston. Kenne- James Kenan won the great, ran strong as dy, Smith and freshman rematch on its home expected,” said North Gracie Hinson combined court. Duplin head coach Matt Subway Volleyball for 14 kills. Blust. “We’ve been prac- NEW BERN - Southern Southern Wayne ticing out here quite a bit Wayne upended New climbed to 3-2 overall and Cross country for this race and races at 1094 N. Breazeale Ave Bern 25-10, 25-11, 25-14 evened its record at 2-2 the other schools. Some behind the tandem of against Eastern Carolina SEVEN SPRINGS - of our runners have Mt. Olive, NC Amya Smith and Morgan 3A-4A opposition this North Duplin junior Noel shaved off four minutes Kennedy, who combined season. Rangel claimed first- or so [since the season for 10 kills. * place honors during the began]. 919-658-3822 The Saints beat the SEVEN SPRINGS - boys’ portion of a Caroli- “With this race [at Bears for the first time in Spring Creek put forth its na 1A cross country meet the Cliffs], it tends to program history. best effort in a home bat- ran at Cliffs of the Neuse be a race that runners Abbey Parker (11 as- tle against James Kenan State Park. lose time on. I’ve seen a sists) and Allie Lane (12 before falling 25-15, 25-22, Rangel crossed the line continuous increase of digs) contributed to the 25-18. in 23 minutes, 30 seconds. progression.” Curb Side

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By RUDY COGGINS meis (distance). Kalliske ence honors in 2020. Assistant Editor is from Germany, while “I think it’s been a hard Kopmeis is a native of the and unusual year for Traditional power Netherlands. athletics across the board University of Mount UMO has captured ev- [and] I believe we’ve pre- Olive has been tabbed to ery Conference Carolinas pared our athletes well repeat as the men’s and women’s title since 2014. for the challenges ahead,” women’s indoor track and The Trojan women col- said UMO head coach field champion, according lected six first-place votes Jackie Kirby. to Conference Carolinas and earned 95 points in “My group specifically, coaches. the coaches’ preseason we are first focused on the The 2021 preseason poll collaboration. cross country champion- listed the Trojan men in Southern Wesleyan is ship on Jan. 29. They are the No. 1 slot with seven tabbed second. doing their best to stay in first-place votes and 78 Leading UMO’s charge shape over the break. My points overall. UMO seeks for an unprecedented group wants to perform its fifth consecutive con- seventh straight crown in well at the conference ference championship. women’s indoor track and meet, and they want to North Greenville is field are senior Candy carry that fitness over picked second. Lockett (throws), fifth- into indoor and outdoor CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/UMO PUBLIC RELATIONS The Trojan men are led year senior Sydney Mc- track.” The University of Mount Olive will celebrate its winter class of 2020 with a virtu- by trio sophomore Tom Coy (sprints) and fresh- The 2021 championship al graduation ceremony Dec. 12. Kalliske (throws), junior man Vennise Shelton meet is Feb. 21 at the JDL Justen Burnette (sprints) (distance). Lockett and Fast Track in Winston-Sa- and sophomore Cas Kop- McCoy earned all-confer- lem. UMO plans virtual graduation For the Tribune dress. Miranda is the associate degrees and 36 senior pastor at River- master’s degrees. Locker campaign continues at UMO The University of mont Baptist Church The Dr. Thomas Mount Olive will cele- and principal at Wayne R. Morris Award for For the Tribune Lockers are available on a first-come, brate its winter class of Christian School. Academic Excellence first-served basis until all are reserved. 2020 with a virtual grad- During the ceremony, recipient will also be The University of Mount Olive is An engraved name plate recognizing uation ceremony Dec. 12 each graduate — 256 announced. continuing the Jay Bundy Field House the donor will be placed on the locker. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in all — will be recog- To view the gradua- Locker Campaign to help the Trojans’ “As we continue our journey of en- Alumnus Luis Mi- nized by name. UMO tion, visit www.umo. athletics mission to provide facility en- gaging former student-athletes, fellow randa will deliver the officials will present 166 edu/december20gradu- hancements for the men’s and women’s alumni and friends of our athletic commencement ad- bachelor’s degrees, 54 ation. soccer, and men’s and women’s tennis program, the Jay Bundy Field House teams. Locker Campaign is a strategic next A $1,000 gift will establish the do- step,” said Dwayne McKay, director of nor’s legacy and display visual support external affairs for athletics at UMO. for student-athletes who benefit from “Our launch of this campaign will Latest the gift. Donors can make gifts over a allow a unique connection and recog- two-year period on either an annual, nition opportunity, while generating quarterly or monthly payment plan, philanthropic gifts to support our stu- Phones Free according to the university. dent-athletes for years to come.” with no hidden requirements, all season long. 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By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN was built in the early 1960s. lines annually. The lines ment and a vacuum truck. Staff Writer However, federal grant are constantly clogged It’s all tied into the town’s money earmarked for in- with storm debris, which wastewater treatment Day-to-day inflow and frastructure work must be creates the inflow and plant that will undergo a infiltration of the town’s used in low income areas infiltration problems. $5.5 million overhaul in sewer collection system of town. Heavy rainfall also over- 2021, and hopefully have a remains a big concern in Holloman Heights does whelms the system with state-mandated moratori- Mount Olive. not meet that requirement, stormdrain water and um lifted. Underground system according to Town Manag- causes raw sewage spills. After a recent meeting leaks and lines more than er Jammie Royall. Royall said the expensive with state authorities, 50 years old have created The state requires that and tedious job of fixing Royall said he felt relieved issues in the Holloman the town clean approxi- the lines requires use of that local efforts are “on Heights subdivision, which mately 5 miles of sewer underground video equip- the right track.”

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Support Local News Alonna Christine Pate is pictured here in her bridal SUBSCRIBE gown. TODAY! DearDear SantaSanta Keep an eye on what’s Bullard and Pate wed in Deadline to submit Santa letters is Happening Wednesday, December 18th by 5pm Locally MOUNT double-ring ceremony OLIVE All letters welcome: MOTribune MOUNT OLIVE — the groom; Eric Koster- Mail to: In Print and Online • 910-891-1200 Alonna Christine Pate man, Kyle Kosterman The Mount Olive Tribune Children of all ages to adults. www.mountolivetribune.com and Richard Colton Bul- and Alan Williams, all P.O. Box 1448 PLEASE INCLUDE lard exchanged vows in friends of the groom. Dunn, NC 28335 a double-ring ceremony Ushers were Allen Mc- YOUR NAME & AGE. SUBSCRIBE at 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Rooty Dougald, Joshua Moore Come by our office: Mail, bring in, or email your Branch Free Will Baptist and Hagan Thornton, 114 N. Center St., Santa Letter! Church in Mount Olive, friends of the groom. TODAY with the Rev. Mickey Brittni-Kate Sasser, Mount Olive, NC. 28365 Mon, Wed & Fri 9am-1pm We will also make sure your letters Whitfield officiating. friend of the bride, was CALL The bride is the the flower girl. get to the North Pole in time for daughter of Mr. and Maddux Braswell, Wat- Email: Christmas. Parents & teachers may Mrs. Alonzo Donald Pate son Braswell and Owen [email protected] help the little ones write their letters. Jr. of Mount Olive. Davis, nephews of the 910-891-1200 She is the grand- bride and groom were daughter of Iris Under- ring bearers. hill Pate and the late Renee Outlaw Bell, Alonzo Donald Pate of aunt of the bride, Mount Olive and Mr. and directed the wedding. Mrs. William F. Outlaw Presiding at the register of Mount Olive. were Mr. and Mrs. John The bride is a 2012 William Outlaw, uncle Athlete Proud! graduate of North and aunt of the bride. Duplin High School, a Sound coordinator was 2015 graduate of East Dondi Hobbs. Calling All Parents, Grandparents Carolina University A program of wedding and a 2017 graduate of music was provided by & Families of Athletes Marshall University Leigh Ann Underhill, pi- with a Masters in speech anist, and Rebekah Ivey, language pathology. She vocalist. Showcase your athlete in the upcoming Athletics Special Section is employed as a speech The reception was language pathologist held at Bethany PFWB with Sampson County Church in Clinton. Schools. Guests were greeted 1. Submit Photo or Photos The groom is the son by Daniel and Brittney of Mr. and Mrs. Devon Howard. 2. Include athletes name, school, Bullard. He is the grand- After a wedding trip to son of the late Mr. and Asheville, North Caroli- sport & any accomplishments Mrs. Bob Goodman and na, the couple will reside the late Mr. and Mrs. in Clinton. 3. Contact Patricia for details Warren Bullard. Prenuptial events The groom is a 2009 high school graduate. • Casey Braswell gave Play Hard & Play Strong! He attended Sampson a monogram pool party Community College and at the home of Christine is currently employed Outlaw on July 25. with Nash Johnson as a • Mr. and Mrs. Bill serviceman. He is also Outlaw and Mr. and Mrs. John Doe a volunteer firefighter Matt Braswell hosted with Taylors Bridge Fire a honey-do cookout on We are so proud Department. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the The bride was escort- family cabin. of your sportsmanship ed by her father and • Rooty Branch Ladies & love for football! given in marriage by her Auxiliary and family of Can’t wait parents. the bride held a miscella- Jane Doe She wore a classic neous bridal shower on to watch you play!. V-neckline gown with Saturday, Oct. 17. We love watching you in your element on the court! Love, All your family narrow straps which • Family members held Love, Your Family tapered into a thinner a miscellaneous wed- strap element behind ding shower at Bethany the shoulders, flowing PFWB on Sunday, Oct. into a low V back with 25. 2x3 - $40 2x6 - $70 scalloped paneling. The • A recipe swap party bride carried a hand-tied was hosted by Janet Deadline to submit Contact Patricia Williams bouquet of red roses and Godbold, Denise Pate red hypericum berries, and Lynn Pate on Oct. 28 your athlete shout out: [email protected] silver dollar and parvifo- at Ribeyes Steakhouse in 910-230-2016 office lia eucalyptus. Mount Olive. Casey Pate Braswell, • Casey Braswell, Kris- December 9th by 5pm cell: 910-337-1142 sister of the bride, was ten Rosser, Renee Bell, matron of honor. Kaitlyn Bell, Candace Bridesmaids were Outlaw and Christine Kristen Davis, sister of Outlaw hosted a Christ- the groom; Alyssa Fred- mas shower at the home Special Athletics Section erick, Reece Outlaw and of Christine Outlaw on Rylee Pate, cousins of the Nov. 14. bride; Alexis Pate, sister- • On Saturday, Nov. 21, in-law of the bride; and a bridal luncheon was publishes December 30th Kristen Rosser, friend of hosted by Renee Bell, the bride. Candace Outlaw, Kait- Devon Bullard, father lyn Bell and Christine of the groom, served as Outlaw at the home of Publishes best man. Groomsmen Christine Outlaw. Wednesday, MOUNT OLIVE were Trey Pate, broth- • On Friday, Dec. 4, the December er of the bride; Matt groom’s parents hosted Braswell, brother-in-law a rehearsal dinner at 30th MOTribune of the bride; Wesley Rooty Branch OFWB Davis, brother-in-law of Church.